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Statement Rings

Vintage Sterling Silver Cicada Beetle Ring, Brutalist Abstract Insect Statement Band

$165.00
  • Ring sizeUS 9.5
  • Weight14.2 g

Description

This exceptional piece of mid-century wearable art is a masterclass in the Brutalist tradition, where raw texture meets organic inspiration. Emerging as a rebellion against the refined elegance of earlier eras, Brutalism in the 1960s and 70s favored heavy, hand-wrought forms and "found" textures. This particular design takes a fascinating turn into the world of entomology, featuring a heavily textured dome that mimics the segmented carapace and compound eyes of a beetle or cicada. The central raised ridge and symmetrical nodes create a biological silhouette that feels both ancient and avant-garde.

The ring is a substantial piece of silver, weighing in at 14.2 grams, giving it a satisfying, high-quality heft on the finger. The oxidized recesses within the "carapace" provide a dark, moody contrast to the polished silver highlights, emphasizing the "bug-like" anatomy of the shield. Designed for comfort despite its bold profile, the ring is a size 9.5 and features a smooth, tapered shank that ensures a secure fit for daily wear. This is a standout accessory for the collector who appreciates the intersection of nature and abstract modernism.

Vintage Condition & Care: All items listed are previously owned and used unless otherwise stated. Please expect signs of wear such as scuffs, blemishes, or imperfections. While most pieces are gently cleaned with a jeweler's cloth or warm soapy water, Native American pieces are left unpolished to preserve the natural patina often desired by collectors.

Item specification

Materials
silver, sterling, sterling silver, 925, ag, silber
Ring size
9 1/2 US/CA
Primary color
Silver
Theme
Bugs & insects
Adjustable
No
Style
Brutalist
Setting
Cluster
Shank type
Tapered
Weight
14.2 g

Details as listed by the shop. Anything not shown wasn't recorded for this piece — ask us and we'll check it by hand.

Will it fit?

Size
US 9.5
Inside diameter
19.4 mm

Plain shank. A local jeweller can usually take a plain shank up or down about a size. Ask them first — we do not carry out resizing ourselves.

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